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FL53 YDV

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

50,607 mi
Last recorded50,607 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 YDV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 50,607 miles

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 40,897 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 40,770 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) excessive play in steering arms (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 75,149 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 63,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 51,851 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 51,851 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 44,805 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 39,733 miles

n/s/r tyre has a flat spot

Fail 27 Jul 2011 39,732 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre has a flat spot

Pass 29 Jul 2010 35,029 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 35,023 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 32,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight Play In Steering Rack

Fail 9 Sep 2009 32,326 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight Play In Steering Rack

Pass 3 Oct 2008 28,850 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 3 Oct 2008 28,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Oct 2007 24,961 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 24,961 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 21,610 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Scenic?

Based on 2,489,721 MOT tests across 172,237 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
6,650
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
172,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108,325
position lamp(s) not working 70,652
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64,273
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60,499
Registration plate lamp not working 59,677
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FL53 YDV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2003 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 54,324 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108,325 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL53 YDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FL53 YDV registered?

FL53 YDV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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